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Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
Top 4 airlines flying from Christchurch to Cairns
Cheap flights from Christchurch to Cairns
Return
Economy
The best prices from Christchurch to Cairns are usually found in May or August, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday
How to find the cheapest flight from
Christchurch (CHC) to Cairns (CNS)
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CHC - CNS Price
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$557 - $836
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CNS Temperature
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26 - 31 °C
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CNS Rainfall
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27 - 436 mm
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Popular in December High demand for flights, 20% potential price rise |
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Cheapest in May Best time to find cheap flights, 16% potential price drop |
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Average price $790 Average for round-trip flights in January 2021 |
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Round-trip from $557 From Christchurch to Cairns |
What is the cheapest day to fly return from Christchurch to Cairns?
Travellers have found that booking a Sunday departure is the best way to save up to 13% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Christchurch to Cairns?
To save on the cost of your flight from Christchurch to Cairns, book at least 28 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 15% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $700 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $766.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Cairns?
Flights from Christchurch to Cairns lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Christchurch to Cairns in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at $478.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to Cairns (CHC - CNS)?
When flying from Christchurch to Cairns, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 22% versus a flight at midday.
Christchurch to Cairns 2021 flight deals
Cheap flights to Cairns from Christchurch found for this year
19 Jul - 23 Jul
$924pp
CHC
Christchurch
Virgin Australia
1 STOP
CNS
Cairns
CNS
Cairns
Virgin Australia
1 STOP
CHC
Christchurch
19 Jul - 23 Jul
$929pp
CHC
Christchurch
Virgin Australia
1 STOP
CNS
Cairns
CNS
Cairns
Virgin Australia
1 STOP
CHC
Christchurch
19 Jul - 23 Jul
$1,158pp
CHC
Christchurch
Qantas Airways
2 STOPS
CNS
Cairns
CNS
Cairns
Qantas Airways
1 STOP
CHC
Christchurch
Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about Christchurch to Cairns flights.
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Destination information for Cairns
Things to know before you go. Useful info for your trip from Christchurch to Cairns
Today's exchange rate
$1 = $0.93
Average temperature for January in Cairns
31.0 °C
Avg rainfall for January in Cairns
322.0 mm
